my official goodbye to summer 💛 first nyc summer in the books hehe I was able to see a different side to the city that I hadn’t before 🌼 im falling in love with different parts of her throughout my time here and as the seasons pass. I struggled a bit during these months bc after being so go go go at the start of my journey and trying to figure out how to simply live here (or I guess survive in this city lol sounds dramatic but im being fr) I finally felt like I had my feet on the ground and could breathe. But at the same time, there were moments where I really missed my family, friends, and California. I felt really disconnected aside from the few friendships I had made. The city is so alive during the summer which was amazing to see and experience, but sometimes I felt as if I didn’t really have a life here outside of myself. I kinda had to lean into that and just find ways to push through. So my love for the city grew bc of this and it’s also what kept me going. Looking around and seeing others live the life you want to live isn’t easy, I’ve experienced more comparison than I’ve ever had before- especially with turning 28 and not being where you thought youd be/want to be in life, or still figuring things out and feeling stagnant at times. It all gets to ya. but it all has helped me be grateful for where im currently at in my journey and appreciate the now, while having something to look forward to in the future. I remind myself constantly that even though im a few months in to living here now, im still at the start of my journey and its okay to be at a more still point in my life rn. so im giving myself grace, having fun, rebuilding, connecting back with myself, rediscovering me, finding balance, and being open to all the new. Proud me for how far we’ve come and for making it through the harder moments. We’re still here and im keeping my chin up, even if all I want to do is sit down. #goodbyesummer #summerreflections #summervibes #nycsummer #nyc #nyclife #firstnycsummer #nycadventures #selfreflection #personalgrowth #turning28 #embracingchange #newchapter #myjourney